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What is the “good work” of Philippians 1:6?

When my wife and I first got married, I bought her what is called a “Mizpah necklace”. It has Genesis 31:49 written across it: “The LORD watch between you and me, when we are out of one another’s sight.” It … Continue reading

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The Christian faith is always a journey into weakness

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29 In Philippians 1:29, Paul says that we have been given TWO privileges: First, of course, … Continue reading

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God’s promises are never hidden. But their fulfillment is.

Though God confounds human understanding in how he fulfills each of his promises, the promises themselves are plainly recorded in the Bible. Sometimes Christians claim to receive new promises directly from God through supernatural revelation. Other Christians claim to discover … Continue reading

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